I thought it would be an interesting exercise to explore some of the more well known shopping centers of Sydney, so my roving fashion stylist Leanne undertook the thankless task of Shopping four of the extremes. Over the next few weeks she will reveal the joys, pros and cons of shopping the North, South, East and West of Sydney.
I thinks she’s secretly hoping I shall ask her to undertake the same assignment for Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth...!

Happy Shopping Gwen

Sydney North,  Chatswood Chase, Chatswood Westfield.

The very name conjures images of High End Fashion therapy. Oh yes …  Alannah Hill, Ben Sherman, Carla Zampatti & David Lawrence. This centre definitely has the ABC & D of Designer boutiques; if you are looking for a centre that is easy on the eye … this place is for you. 

From the very first moment you step through the doors you are overcome by a feeling of luxury, yet strangely you don’t feel uncomfortable or uneasy at all … there is a sense of comfortable organisation about this centre.

A handful of lovely inviting coffee shops will have you well rested and hydrated for your favourite brands and labels.  Whilst this centre does cater for the more label conscious, it also offers alternative chain stores, such as, Baku Jewellery, Cue, Esprit Collection & Jigsaw, just to name a few.

A Stroll down Victoria Avenue (home of So Good Accessories, a great must-do Pitt stop), finds you at Chatswood Westfield …  yes a large chain store epicentre, though I do find that this particular Westfield does offer many more exclusive stores than most other Westfield Shopping Centres.  Aldo Shoes, AKA Cosmetics, Asakaze, Calla Fashion & Iconic.  Also offering a sprinkling of great rest stops to rest and rejuvenate.

I have become rather fond of this end of town and the retail therapy it has to offer.  I would definitely recommend a visit to both of these eclectic centres.  I rate these centres collectively a 5/5 they have it all, and although a little bit further than a stones throw from my local area …  I do not mind the trip at all.

Make a day of it and visit both centres, have some lunch and just cruise through the shops at a leisurely pace, why rush something that brings so much pleasure? I cannot really put an age appropriate category on these centres as they are so vast with their offerings…  lets just say anyone whom enjoys a good retail therapy session these centres are a must!!!

Keep an look out form my next compass point...we are heading East!

Love Leanne